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A patient says, “It’s my fault because I always make bad decisions. I should never have taken that job.” Using a rational-emotive approach, how would the nurse respond?

A 25-year-old man complains of overwhelming guilt about minor social errors, feels inadequate and unworthy. He says, “I stay on the sidelines of life so I can avoid the embarrassment of being noticed.” The nurse can assess deficits in mastery of critical tasks associated with which developmental stage?

A student nurse says, “I don’t need to interact with my patients. I learn by observing them.” The instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan’s theory to this student by responding:

A previously healthy 38 year old patient is now mute, curled in a fetal position, and incontinent of urine. The patient eats small amounts only if spoon-fed. The nurse assesses this behavior as most indicative of:

Homecoming was a happy time for Anne until a particular song was played at the parade. What song made her sad?

Near the end of the book, Anne finds out that _________ brother has been shot and killed.

​After three sessions, Molly decides she is madly in love with Dr. Arnold. As a psychoanalyst, Dr. Arnold will most likely ____.

​Maria, an adolescent with a history of sleepwalking, is diagnosed as having dissociative identity disorder (DID). She was severely abused as a child and, in response, has developed three distinct personalities. She has no gaps in her memory. What aspect of Maria’s case is unusual for DID?

​Which statement is an accurate summary with regard to drug use?

​Kimberly is in a treatment program for eating disorders. She is more introverted than many of the other girls in the program and denies that she is hungry or has any psychological distress. Kimberly is most likely to be diagnosed with ____.